Subcontract Administrator Associate

Basic Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance (not required to start).
• Experience managing supplier relationships and cross- functional teams.
• Able to lead groups in problem solving.
• Excellent communications, negotiations, presentation and documentation skills.

Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Subcontract Administrator for a position in Grand Prairie, TX to perform subcontract management duties in support of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Subcontract Administrator, you will play a critical role negotiating prices, price/cost analysis and compliant procurement documentation required by Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), local Site Work Instructions, and Command Media.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Procurement and management of subcontracts for complex subsystems, components, parts, and hardware in support of program needs.
• Management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off the Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs.
• Lead multifunctional subcontract management teams.
• Hold procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
• Lead the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production, and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.
• Prepare bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria.
• Analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages.
• Prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.
• Represent the Lockheed Martin Global Supply Chain Organization (GSCO) as the prime Point of Contact (POC) for subcontracts or projects
• Managing complex subcontracts, including those with Spec/SOW- driven requirements and other specific procurements, as required
• Preparing and releasing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), receiving, analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract prices, terms and conditions, selecting or recommending subcontractors, documenting agreements, administering resulting subcontracts/POs, including subcontract/PO closeout
• Negotiating modifications to subcontracts, developing positive working relationships, and interfacing with suppliers via phone, email, Skype or personal visits, as required.
• Confirming and/or expediting material deliveries to support program production dates

Managing supplier relationships and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirements and goals for Sales, Orders, and Profit.

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Desired Skills

P2P, SC Nav, Tableau, and/or SAP experience.

• TINA Negotiation experience.
• Cross-functional knowledge of Supplier Quality and Engineering, as they relate to subcontract management.
• Ability to create and present using Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to interact with senior management, suppliers and other external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional organizations.
• Ability and willingness to travel to supplier facilities to participate in meetings and to resolve subcontract/program issues on-site, as needed.
• Understands procurement on a development program

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.